Constitutional Law · Civil Rights · Media Literacy·March 20, 2025
Associated Press sues Trump White House over "Gulf of America" ban
White House bans AP reporters over geographic naming, triggering First Amendment court battle
AP banned from Oval Office and Air Force One starting February 11, 2025
Ban was for refusing to use Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico
AP filed First Amendment lawsuit February 21, 2025 naming Wiles, Budowich, Leavitt
Federal judge ordered reinstatement via preliminary injunction April 8, 2025
2-1 appeals court panel stayed the order in June 2025
Appeals court ruled Oval Office is not where First Amendment applies
Nearly 50 press organizations filed briefs supporting AP
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